Hair Transplant and Skin Type

Name: Hair Transplant and Skin Type — Scalp Health Health Affects Results
Creator: Dr. Arslan Musbeh
Published: 2026-04

How different scalp types affect surgery

Oily scalp

Affects graft placement precision and slightly increases infection risk. Pre-op deep cleansing, post-op sebum-balancing serums.

**Hairmedico Istanbul** — Hair transplant surgical procedure at Hairmedico Istanbul

Dry scalp

Reduced hydration affects skin elasticity and microcirculation. Pre-op hydration therapy recommended.

Sensitive scalp

Higher inflammatory response to trauma. Cooling gels, minimal-contact bandages. Recovery may take longer.

Seborrheic dermatitis

Active seborrheic dermatitis should be controlled before surgery. Active inflammation affects healing and may impair graft survival.

Scalp assessment at Hairmedico

Every patient receives pre-operative trichoscopy assessing follicular density, scalp hydration, microcirculation and underlying conditions. The surgical protocol adapts based on findings. This is what surgeon-led practice means in practice.

Psoriasis and hair transplant

Active scalp psoriasis must be stabilised before surgery - risk of Koebner phenomenon (trauma triggering new lesions). Once controlled for 6+ months, hair transplant is generally safe. Dr. Arslan coordinates with dermatologists for psoriasis patients. Hair Transplant Turkey | Dr. Arslan Musbeh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AI used in hair transplant surgery?

Yes. AI is used for trichoscopy donor density mapping, graft count estimation from photographs, and digital hairline design simulation. At Hairmedico, AI-assisted trichoscopy is part of the Algorithmic FUE planning process. Robotic extraction is not used — Dr. Arslan's manual FUE achieves lower transection rates across all hair types.

Can AI predict hair transplant results?

AI simulation tools can show proposed hairline positions on photographs, but cannot predict actual graft survival (depends on surgeon quality), actual density (depends on hair calibre), or how the result interacts with future native hair loss. They are design communication aids, not result guarantees.

Will AI replace hair transplant surgeons?

Not in the foreseeable future. AI adds value in data analysis (density mapping, graft counting) but cannot replace the aesthetic judgment required for natural hairline design, the technical adaptation required for diverse hair types, or the long-term clinical planning that accounts for individual hair loss trajectories.